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L4 PBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 PBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2020 67,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,583 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,693 miles

Exhaust hanger insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,353 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,531 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Some scoring to inside faces of front brake discs.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,327 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE:- N/S/F WHEEL RIMS BENT

both front tyre treads scrubbing outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,554 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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L4 PBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L4 PBJ registered?

L4 PBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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